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    Innovative approach to sustainable material sourcing and its impact on building performance

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    Rajpurohit J.S., Ceranic B., Latham D.
    Affiliation
    University of Derby
    Issue Date
    2019-01-29
    
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    Eco-architecture VII: harmonisation between architecture and nature
    Abstract
    In this paper, a novel use of building materials and their impact on the building performance and its climatic adaptability is explored, based on a complex case study of a unique low energy sustainable building project. In particular, an innovative use of sycamore and its suitability as a structural and constructional timber has been investigated and reported, given that the current codes of practice deem that is not appropriate for structural applications due to its durability. A research method of in-situ longitudinal study has been adopted, concentrating on the monitoring and assessment of its structural performance and conditions in which it might deteriorate. On the component level, the research reports on the methods and standards of sycamore grading and classification, service classes, resistance to decay, impact of the moisture movement and results of its laboratory and in situ testing. On the system level, the climatic adaptability of the building as a whole has been analysed via dynamic performance simulation and compared to the in-situ measurements. This was important in order to develop a holistic building performance monitoring strategy, but in particular, to understand the impact of building microclimate on the sycamore frame and hempcrete components of the external load-bearing wall. So far research has concluded that sycamore can be used as structural and constructional material in building design, but due attention has to be paid to construction detailing and provision of a breathable, low humidity environment with an effective resistance to decay and insect attack. This includes measures that ensure a low equilibrium moisture content conditions, effective ventilation provision and appropriate service class uses. It is important to state however, given the single site locality of sycamore sourcing, that results can only be interpreted in the context of the given case study, i.e. they cannot be extrapolated to broader geographical extents.
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    Rajpurohit, J.S., Ceranic, B. and Latham, D., (2019) ‘Innovative approach to sustainable material sourcing and its impact on building performance’ in Syngellakis, S., (ed.) Eco-architecture VII: harmonisation between architecture and nature (183). Southampton: WIT Press, p.113-125. DOI: i:10.2495/ARC180111.
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    WIT Press
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10545/623495
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    https://www.witpress.com/books/978-1-78466-301-8
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    Book chapter
    Language
    en
    Series/Report no.
    Vol. 183
    ISSN
    1743-3509
    ISBN
    9781784663018
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    Department of Mechanical Engineering & the Built Environment

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